Post by brasilbear on Feb 16, 2019 13:55:56 GMT -6
Anyone interested in posting a few thoughts? I recognize that this has the potential to involve elements of a political discussion, but perhaps we can simply accept that and not turn it into a spitting contest.
Here are my thoughts in no random order:
(1) As a former union member (CTU--don't throw things at me) I hope the players get more of the pie. They take the physical risk. I'd be interested in seeing a 55/45 player/owner split with things like better pensions, after game healthcare and other things maybe worked into the 55%.
(2) The owners make a lot of money...like a lot.
(3) I think the players will end up losing the PR battle because they will throw out the underpaid card, which won't go over too well with the general public.
(4) I don't see a player run league being a feasible option. I recognize that I could very well be wrong about this. No player is going to risk getting injured while playing the NFLPA League and ending his career. Beyond that what about:
…..(a) contract stadiums have limiting outside usage during football weekends.
…..(b) gate and concessions doesn't play player paychecks, its TV/Radio and other merchandising. Would the NFLPA League be able to set that stuff up to make it worth the risk to players (ie injuries)
…..(c) who coaches and does trainer duties? Anyone working for he NFLPA League surely won't get hired in the NFL.
…..(d) what hidden tricks do the owners have to stop such a league from operating?
So..who's next.
Here are my thoughts in no random order:
(1) As a former union member (CTU--don't throw things at me) I hope the players get more of the pie. They take the physical risk. I'd be interested in seeing a 55/45 player/owner split with things like better pensions, after game healthcare and other things maybe worked into the 55%.
(2) The owners make a lot of money...like a lot.
(3) I think the players will end up losing the PR battle because they will throw out the underpaid card, which won't go over too well with the general public.
(4) I don't see a player run league being a feasible option. I recognize that I could very well be wrong about this. No player is going to risk getting injured while playing the NFLPA League and ending his career. Beyond that what about:
…..(a) contract stadiums have limiting outside usage during football weekends.
…..(b) gate and concessions doesn't play player paychecks, its TV/Radio and other merchandising. Would the NFLPA League be able to set that stuff up to make it worth the risk to players (ie injuries)
…..(c) who coaches and does trainer duties? Anyone working for he NFLPA League surely won't get hired in the NFL.
…..(d) what hidden tricks do the owners have to stop such a league from operating?
So..who's next.
